- FM Approved dry-type pendent sprinkler protects cold storage areas with temperatures as low as minus 60 F (minus 51 C)
- Ceiling-only fire protection reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating need for in-rack sprinklers used within commercial box-in-box coolers and freezers
- The only sprinkler of its kind with both threaded and grooved connections, the ESFR-25 also has multiple temperature ratings and barrel lengths to meet unique application needs
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launches the new Tyco® ESFR-25 Dry-Type Pendent Sprinkler offering efficient, FM Approved fire protection for commercial refrigerated and frozen storage areas. The dry-type sprinkler is used in applications where the water is supplied from a wet system in an adjacent conditioned space. It is designed for dependable operation in cold storage areas up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) in height with temperatures as low as minus 60 F (minus 51 C). The ceiling-only, lower-pressure sprinkler provides flexibility and efficiency by reducing the need for a fire pump and eliminating the need for in-rack sprinklers when protecting high-piled storage within these box-in-box applications.
While an effective solution, traditional in-rack sprinkler systems can be complex and expensive. Obstructions and tight clearances can make installation difficult while daily operations such as shelving and retrieving products can damage in-rack sprinklers, resulting in potential downtime.
Innovative ceiling-only cold storage protection, like the Tyco ESFR-25 Dry-Type Sprinkler, operate without the need for in-rack sprinklers for an overall simpler and more affordable solution. And as box-in-box freezer storage facilities become taller to accommodate more product, reliable performance at ceiling heights of up to 50 feet offers greater peace of mind. This new Tyco cold storage sprinkler is also designed to operate at lower-end head pressures, reducing or even eliminating the need for a fire pump.
“By combining a 25.2 K-factor sprinkler with a dry-pipe design, we’ve introduced a tested and proven fire suppression solution for high-piled storage in commercial coolers and freezers,” said Beth Bjorlo, senior director, Fire Suppression Products at Johnson Controls. “Backed by a history of trusted Tyco performance, this cold storage sprinkler innovation helps round out our industry-leading, full-building portfolio of fire suppression solutions.”
With the flexibility to meet a wide range of cold storage applications, the ESFR-25 sprinkler is the only early suppression, fast response dry-type sprinkler with a nominal K-factor of 25.2 that comes in both threaded connections (1-1/4-inch NPT or ISO 7-1) and grooved 2-inch connections. It’s also available with:
- Ordinary (165 F/74 C) and intermediate (212 F/100 C) temperature ratings
- 23-, 30- and 36-inch barrel lengths
- Included insulating seal assembly kit to help minimize the condensation and ice buildup
To learn more about protecting your cold storage operations, click here or visit tyco-fire.com/products-and-solutions/sprinklers-nozzles-and-accessories/storage/.
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Dave Staddon - Publisher
Co-Founder of MDM Publishing Ltd. He has worked in fire publishing for close to 30 years. The company's portfolio includes International Fire Protection, International Fire Fighter, Asia Pacific Fire, Gulf Fire & UK Fire.
